Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shalbourne War Memorial
In or near Little Bedwyn.
Shalbourne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Shalbourne War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Bedwyn, located 3.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SN8 3XA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shalbourne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440875). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details The memorial is located within the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels Church, and it comprises a wheel-head cross surmounting a tapered shaft with a carved collar set on an octagonal plinth. This is set upon an octagonal four-stepped base. The inscription on the plinth reads: THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 (NAMES). The inscription 1939 – 1945 (NAMES) has been added. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shalbourne War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3698, -1.5476
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Shalbourne
- Postcode
- SN8 3XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478244 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shalbourne War Memorial?
- Shalbourne War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 3XA), in the parish of Shalbourne.
- What is Shalbourne War Memorial?
- Shalbourne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shalbourne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 3XA.
- Is Shalbourne War Memorial a listed building?
- Shalbourne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shalbourne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shalbourne War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shalbourne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shalbourne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shalbourne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 3XA.